FACULTY

Ms. Sarah Saniuk
Department Chairperson, Introduction to Engineering Design, Principles of Engineering
Contact: ssaniuk@saviochs.org

Mrs. Margarita Flores-Sicich
Digital Electronics
Contact: msicich@saviochs.org

MISSION
St. Dominic Savio has adopted the Project Lead the Way STEM Curriculum.  Project Lead The Way (PLTW) prepares students to be the most innovative and productive leaders in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) and to make meaningful, pioneering contributions to our world. PLTW partners with middle schools and high schools to provide a rigorous, relevant STEM education. Through an engaging, hands-on curriculum, PLTW encourages the development of problem-solving skills, critical thinking, creative and innovative reasoning, and a love of learning. The PLTW High School STEM education programs give students a brighter future by providing them with a foundation and proven path to college and career success in STEM-related fields. STEM education is at the heart of today’s high-tech, high-skill global economy. For America to remain economically competitive, our next generation of leaders must develop the critical-reasoning and problem-solving skills that will help make them the most productive in the world. PLTW sparks the ingenuity, creativity, and innovation within all of our students.

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COURSES

(Each course in this area is given Pre-AP weighting when factored into a student’s GPA)

ST 102  |  Introduction to Engineering Design (1.0 credit)
Prerequisite:  Admission into the STEM Program
Introduction to Engineering Design is a project-based course designed to expose students to the engineering design process, product analysis and improvement, and the role of an engineer.  Students will develop strong teamwork, communication, and presentation skills, learn how to make ethical decisions, develop their creative abilities, and understand engineering standards and technical documentation.  Students will use Inventor, a 3-D design software package, to help design solutions to different design projects and problems.
Note: Students have the opportunity to earn college credit for this course.

ST 202  |  Principles of Engineering (1.0 credit)
Prerequisite:  ST102 – Introduction to Engineering Design
In Principles of Engineering, students will explore technology systems and engineering processes to discover how math, science, and technology can benefit others.   Students will practice problem solving and teamwork in a number of projects that utilize a variety of equipment, including Fischertechnik components and controllers.  Students will be exposed to various engineering fields as they learn about energy & power, materials and structures, and control systems.
Note: Students have the opportunity to earn college credit for this course.

ST 302  |  Digital Electronics (1.0 credit)
Prerequisite:  ST202 – Principles of Engineering
In Digital Electronics, students will learn a systematic approach that engineers use to design the electronics we use every day.  Students are exposed to the process of combinational and sequential logic design and the basics of electronics and digital systems.  They will learn the troubleshooting techniques used in the electronics field, build teamwork, communication, and technical documentation skills, and learn to follow engineering standards.   Computer simulation software is used to design and test digital circuitry.
Note: Students have the opportunity to earn college credit for this course.